Chapter 20: Naval Battle Breaks Out!!

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I'm doing my best to help everyone imagine the combat scenes, but it's not going very well 😭

Once again, SF weapons make an appearance! There will also be destroyers, but you might think, "Isn't that different from the actual equipment?" Please just think of it as being modified or newly installed.

- ワイアード

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Off the coast of Girgus, 2.500 km south of the Galkaidonia Continent

"A fleet as magnificent as this... I probably won't see anything like it for the next 50 years."

General Gilligan Swalt, the supreme commander of the Thestania Empire's Dom Invasion Navy, is 65 years old. He holds the title of Marquis and is a fierce warrior who has survived numerous life-or-death battles.

The Thestania Empire's navy for the invasion of the Dom Continent boasted a total force of 200.000, with more than 4.000 warships. The fleet overflowed with armed troops and many soldiers for the mainland invasion, making it impossible to see the beautiful blue surface of the sea. However, he was not very enthusiastic about this war. This was because he had heard the words of his former subordinate, Duke Carnegie, just two days prior.

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2 days ago

Palace, Thestania Empire

"Lord Gilligan! May I have a moment?"

"Hmm? Oh, Duke Carnegie! What brings you here?"

"I've heard that you are leading the invasion forces to the Dom Continent."

"Yes, but what of it?"

"Actually... it's about the technological capabilities of Japan—"

Duke Carnegie spoke about the high level and dangers of Japan's technology.

"...I see, it is true what you say; Japan may indeed be a dangerous country... But why tell me alone? You could have discussed this in the military meeting earlier. Should I gather the generals again?"

"...I did convey the message to them. But they wouldn't listen."

"Is that so..."

"Lord Gilligan! I believe it's not too late! If you request a change in command from the Emperor—"

"Duke Carnegie. Once I decide to take command, I will lead! There are those who trust me and follow me; it is too late to stop now..."

"Lord Gilligan..."

"Thank you! If I get the chance, I'll treat you to a drink!"

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"Duke Carnegie... If what you say is true, that Japan possesses power comparable to the Five Great Powers, then this size of a fleet is indeed not enough," Gilligan muttered quietly, and then a report came in from a sailor at the lookout tower about a mysterious flying object being spotted.

"A mysterious flying object is approaching!"

"All personnel, prepare to engage! Get ready to attack at any moment!"

At Gilligan's command, the soldiers on the deck armed their bows and crossbows. Then, from across the sea, a truly mysterious object appeared before them.

A Yatagarasu recon drone was coming from over the horizon. It hovered about 300 meters away from the large fleet and announced through a speaker.

"This is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Beyond this point is the territorial waters of Japan (Nakanotori Peninsula). Turn back immediately. I repeat, beyond this point is Japan; turn back immediately."

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